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Ruby Hearts Hens and Chicks
Sempervivum 'Ruby Hearts'
Pronunciation: sem-per-VEE-vum
SKU #05696
Emerald green leaves with ruby red accents form open rosettes that deepen in color towards the centers. In summer, older rosettes send out thick stems topped with clusters of small purple blooms. Younger rosettes fill in to form a colorful clump. Adds excellent texture and color to containers and rock gardens. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE: Reaches 3 to 4 in. tall, up to 12 in. wide.
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Blue Fescue (Festuca); Ice Plant (Delosperma); Sedum (Sedum); Phlox (Phlox); Carpet Bugle (Ajuga) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in lean, fast-draining soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established in landscape. Take care not to overwater. Remove older rosettes as they decline to allow the younger rosettes to fill in. Foliage coloration may fluctuate seasonally. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Blue Fescue (Festuca); Ice Plant (Delosperma); Sedum (Sedum); Phlox (Phlox); Carpet Bugle (Ajuga) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in lean, fast-draining soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established in landscape. Take care not to overwater. Remove older rosettes as they decline to allow the younger rosettes to fill in. Foliage coloration may fluctuate seasonally. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.